What is the opposite of let go of?

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Contexts ▼▲ To lift or raise something by grasping it To envelop or enclose someone or something To lift or support the weight of (someone or something) To acquire something, usually over a period of time To have acquired something, usually over a period of time To hold on to or continue to have something, both physically or mentally To take control of with one's hands To have taken control of with one's hands To take on a position, role or duty To take possession of To take, or be in, charge of To have the use or benefit of something To subject to meticulous examination To learn by heart, or commit to memory (abandon someone/something to) To give up or relinquish control of someone or something To reach or achieve a desired goal, usually in numeric terms To nurture and care for (someone or something) as they grow To receive or acquire To keep under control, especially something that is increasing in intensity or extremity To make contact or communication with (of a button on a device or machine) To press down on … more ▼ ▲ Verb ▲ To lift or raise something by grasping it pick up lift raise hoist elevate heave uphold uplift upraise crane heft hike rear uprear boost grasp heighten up raise up take up jack up “You'll need to pick up these bags and carry them into the guest's room.” Verb ▲ To envelop or enclose someone or something fold clasp clutch cradle embosom embrace enclose envelop squeeze wrap gather take cuddle encase enfold hug entwine involve wrap up squash grasp bear hug enclasp hold tight crush “He felt a powerful rush of desire to fold her in his arms and embrace her tightly, but knew that such a thing was impossible.” Verb ▲ To lift or support the weight of (someone or something) carry bear lift take tote hump lug heft hoist pack schlep backpack schlepp convey bring haul hold fetch cart conduct move relay shift ferry “He would carry the large sack of potatoes on his back.” Verb ▲ To acquire something, usually over a period of time develop acquire form cultivate pick up adopt assume breed engage in discover gain take to undertake attain assimilate embrace take up reach sustain achieve nurture take in take on learn “I began to develop an appreciation for spices after spending several years in India.” Verb ▲ To have acquired something, usually over a period of time developed acquired formed cultivated picked up adopted assumed bred engaged in discovered gained took to undertook attained assimilated embraced took up reached sustained achieved nurtured took in took on learnedUS learntUK “I developed an appreciation for spices after spending several years in India.” Verb ▲ To hold on to or continue to have something, both physically or mentally retain maintain keep hold preserve reserve conserve possess save uphold have own perpetuate withhold command contain cherish detain enjoy grasp grip husband nurture hang on to hold on to keep hold of cling to continue to have keep up cleave to clutch on to hold back keep back hold fast keep possession of continue with hold fast to clutch hang on hold tightly latch on hold on cling on keep a hold on cling cling on to clasp clench “Conductors, too, can retain their musical powers long after physical vigor has departed.” Verb ▲ To take control of with one's hands take grab hold clench grasp grip clasp snare snatch wrest catch nab seize snag catch hold of cling to clutch get hold of grab hold of hold on to take hold of clinch lay hold of fasten envelope enfold squeeze enclose capture embrace bag hook get net collar nail seize hold of hold fast take a grip of hang onto latch on to lay hands on land trap cop glom corral rap nobble bear snap up grapple own possess carry have command palm secure handle adhere wield wring not let go of keep close have in hand hang on to hold close more ❯ “Enough tomfoolery. It's time to take the bull by the horns.” Verb ▲ To have taken control of with one's hands took grabbed held clenched grasped gripped clasped snared snatched wrested caught nabbed seized snagged caught hold of clung to clutched got hold of grabbed hold of held on to took hold of “After some tomfoolery, he then took the bull by the horns.” Verb ▲ To take on a position, role or duty assume accept undertake bear shoulder handle manage take on begin don acquire adopt embrace take over take up deal with take on oneself set about take responsibility take responsibility for attend to embark upon enter upon take upon yourself get to grips with “Homer would assume the role of nuclear technician after convincing Mr. Burns that he would gladly accept abuse without complaining.” Verb ▲ To take possession of assume seize appropriate take confiscate hijack usurp commandeer expropriate wrest acquire pre-empt requisition take over arrogate claim annexeUK annexUS borrow grab kipe liberate preempt snatch swipe take away take possession of arrogate to oneself glom onto help oneself to moonlight requisition clap hands on get one's fingers on get your hands on grab hold of lay claim to “Following a legal battle, she will now assume ownership of part of her late husband's estate.” Verb ▲ To take, or be in, charge of head Verb ▲ To have the use or benefit of something enjoy have boast retain be blessed with benefit from command experience maintain own possess hold be favored with derive benefit from gain from profit from take advantage of avail oneself of be born with be endowed with be favoured with be possessed of have available have the advantage have the benefit of have the use of participate of reap the benefits of lay claim to sport sustain exercise adopt bear carry celebrate channel keep reserve show off wield withhold “I plan to keep working for as long as I continue to enjoy good health.” Verb ▲ To subject to meticulous examination analyzeUS examine analyseUK evaluate explore scrutiniseUK scrutinizeUS study inspect research review consider ponder assay interpret investigate probe question chew over delve into dig into go into go over go through look at pick at pore over think about think through get down to brass tacks pick apart “I can only conclude that you must not enjoy movies very much when you analyze them in such great detail.” Verb ▲ To learn by heart, or commit to memory remember memoriseUK memorizeUS retain learn commit to memory learn off by heart nail down know by heart get off pat “Sometimes the English language can be complex and it will serve you well to just remember the phonetics.” Verb ▲ (abandon someone/something to) To give up or relinquish control of someone or something abandon surrender yield relinquish forsake cede renounce abdicate leave sacrifice give up “The incompetent mayor would abandon the capital to poverty, neglect, and warlordism.” Verb ▲ To reach or achieve a desired goal, usually in numeric terms hit achieve attain gain reach accomplish secure touch bag make score strike log win arrive at chalk up clock up get to notch up rise to climb to rack up ring up “I was confident that I would eventually hit my goal of being able to run 50 miles.” Verb ▲ To nurture and care for (someone or something) as they grow rear raise nurture breed foster cultivate develop nurse parent discipline educate instruct nourish teach train bring up care for look after watch over take care of tend keep “She felt her baby had a better chance with new parents better equipped to rear her child.” Verb ▲ To receive or acquire have receive acquire appropriate get secure be in receipt of collect get hold of obtain pick up procure access gather get your hands on grab land latch on to take delivery of take possession of annexeUK annexUS attain corner latch onto snag take receipt of be given be sent come by compass “I expect to have the items I bought from eBay in the mail soon.” Verb ▲ To keep under control, especially something that is increasing in intensity or extremity moderate control curb regulate restrain temper repress subdue tame check mitigate calm modulate pacify restrict still allay constrain hold in palliate soothe break cool damp deaden mellow mince quiet relax soften temperate keep in check keep under control tone down soft-pedal play down meet halfway cool out “So great is the indignation which I have endured, and still, I must moderate my anger.” Verb ▲ To make contact or communication with reach contact get catch communicate with find access address approach get through to speak to talk to connect with establish contact with make contact with get hold of get in touch with get a hold of get a message to keep in contact with keep in touch with “I finally managed to reach him by phone.” Verb ▲ (of a button on a device or machine) To press down on push press depress hit mash tap touch hold thrust nudge squeeze jab squish poke shove squash strike ram hold down press down push down bear down on exert pressure on jam on “I was unsure as to which button I needed to push on the dishwasher to start it.” Find more words! 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